Here you will find the session numbers, dates, questions of the day, lessons/activities, and any papers that I have handed out in class. Keep in mind that there is also an “Assignment” box in class that contains all of the papers handed out. When you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to gather any papers or information about the time you were gone from this wiki, the "Assignment" box, and/or by asking a classmate about the lesson. If you are confused, ask a classmate. You are in high school now and are responsible for taking care of yourself. Please come to me as a last resource. I am happy to answer questions, though, once you have what you need and understand what you missed. This is also the place to find any papers that you may have lost.
Session #
Date
Question of the Day
Learning Target/Activities
Handouts/Links
1
8/30/10
What three words come to mind when you hear Environmental Science?
Describe HOW and HOW MUCH energy is passed between each energy (trophic) level.
Food Web Matching Game!
For the Food Web Matching Game:
1. Glossary of Ecosystem/Food Web terms: http://www.bigelow.org/edhab/glossary.html
2. "Fitting Algae into the Food Web" Background information:
Describe what you know about biodiversity. Write any questions that you have about it, too.
Biodiversity: Douglas Fir Tree Simulation
NOTE:Food Webs, Biotic/Abiotic Factors, and Biodiversity TEST will be Sept. 22nd (Wednesday!)
1. Use the Biodiversity worksheet from last class (session 9). Complete the worksheet after participating in the Douglas Fir Tree Simulation or after reading the following directions:
Why is biodiversity so important? (Give as many reasons as you can!)
Paper hand back and tracking sheet filling out.
Enrolling in Mrs. Matthaei's Environmental Science Blackboard course!
NOTE:Food Webs, Biotic/Abiotic Factors, and Biodiversity TEST will be Sept. 22nd (Wednesday!)
See me to get papers back and to see how to fill out your tracking sheet.
Also see me to enroll in the EnvSci Blackboard course!
14
9/21/10
What do you still not understand about food webs, biotic/abiotic factors or biodiversity? (If you have no questions, then explain something that you KNOW will be on the test!)
Food Webs, Biotic/Abiotic Factors and Biodiversity Review
(Hand back last few papers.)
NOTE:Food Webs, Biotic/Abiotic Factors, and Biodiversity TEST will be TOMORROW!
Explain why you think it matters that some countries grow fast and others grow slower?
Population
1. Take SBG Survey on qcsd.org
2. Finish population statistics websites 1-3 (from Session 26th's worksheet)
3. View the Miniature Earth video (4th website on worksheet)
4. Complete Human Population Mini-Assessment (on back of worksheet)
29
10/13/10
What was the main event that eventually caused the large increase in the world human population?
Population
NOTE:Population TEST will be MONDAY (10/18)!
1. Look back at your Human Population Growth white paper to refresh your memory about the Black Plague and the Industrial Revolution.
2. On Blackboard, complete the assignment in the Population Learning Target button:
(Periods 1, 2 & 5) 05.02 The Industrial Revolution and Its Impact on Our Environment
(Periods 3 & 4) Population of China Assignment
3. If time, complete the World's Carrying Capacity on the back of your pink Human Population Growth paper.
30
10/14/10
What is the difference between population growth and population growth rate?
Population
NOTE:Population TEST will be MONDAY (10/18)!
On Blackboard (in the Population Learning Target button), view the "Tutorial for Understanding Exponential Growth" and (in the Extensions folder within the Population Learning Target button) the "Hooked on Population Growth video."
31
10/15/10
Explain what exponential growth means.
Population
NOTE:Population TEST will be MONDAY (10/18)!
Review the Population Learning Target
Study guide for college prep classes:
What is the difference between Point Source and Non-Point Source Water Pollution?
Water Pollution
Guest speaker! Mrs. Noonan to talk about Point Source and Non-Point Source Water Pollution and show a VERY cool demonstration!!!
35
10/21/10
Describe an example of water pollution that you have seen around Qtown.
Water Pollution
Water Pollution Exploration (click on the website listed on the top of this document, then read the directions on the document and answer the questions):
Which continent has the most water problems? What else do we know about this continent?
Water Pollution
1. Finish the Water Pollution Exploration from last class.
2. Finish your Point/Non-Point Source Water Pollution Graphic Organizer
3. View this Dead Zone video
4. Check out this slideshow about America's Fastest Growing Cities(found and recommended by a student!)
37
10/25/10
What are natural resources and what's the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
Personal Eco Web
Introduce Personal Eco Web and begin Part 1: The List
Session #
Date
Question of the Day
Learning Target/Activities
Handouts/Links
*Keep this sheet with you EVERY day!
*Read, sign and keep the expectations. Read, sign and hand in the CFF laptop agreement.
*Look at the "Levels of Organization Pyramid Directions" for what to do on the pyramid sheet.
*Use the powerpoint to help you fill out the graphic organizer.
1° consumers, 2° consumers, 3° consumers, etc.
1. Glossary of Ecosystem/Food Web terms: http://www.bigelow.org/edhab/glossary.html
2. "Fitting Algae into the Food Web" Background information:
3. Directions for the game:
4. Trophic Tables (learn about the roles of the organisms in your food web):
5. Game board:
6. Clues to help you out:
7. Questions to answer:
NOTE:Food Webs, Biotic/Abiotic Factors, and Biodiversity TEST will be Sept. 22nd (next Wednesday!)
NOTE:Food Webs, Biotic/Abiotic Factors, and Biodiversity TEST will be Sept. 22nd (next Wednesday!)
Use these websites to complete the first page of the worksheet:
1. "The Loss of Biodiversity" (Hippocampus audio/text)
2. "The Wild Classroom" - Biodiversity video
NOTE:Food Webs, Biotic/Abiotic Factors, and Biodiversity TEST will be Sept. 22nd (Wednesday!)
2. Discovering Biodiversity in the Tropics video
3.
NOTE:Food Webs, Biotic/Abiotic Factors, and Biodiversity TEST will be Sept. 22nd (Wednesday!)
- Write down the Lesson Review questions #1-7 from page 178.
- Read pages 172-175 and answer those 7 questions as you read.
- Be sure to take notes over any new vocabulary or concepts as you read, as well.
As always, PAF (Proper Answer Format) please!!!*Come see me if you need to check out a textbook.*
NOTE:Food Webs, Biotic/Abiotic Factors, and Biodiversity TEST will be Sept. 22nd (Wednesday!)
2, Watch the Life After People: Ecological Succession After the Chernobyl Disaster video.
3. Complete the
Enrolling in Mrs. Matthaei's Environmental Science Blackboard course!
NOTE:Food Webs, Biotic/Abiotic Factors, and Biodiversity TEST will be Sept. 22nd (Wednesday!)
Also see me to enroll in the EnvSci Blackboard course!
(Hand back last few papers.)
NOTE:Food Webs, Biotic/Abiotic Factors, and Biodiversity TEST will be TOMORROW!
*You need to bring something to work on or read for after the test tomorrow.*
Also, everyone received another copy of their Powerschool login information - now you can check all of your grades online ANYTIME!!!
NOTE:
Limiting Factors TEST will be TUESDAY!
Limiting Factors Powerpoint (use this to fill out your graphic organizer):
Cedar Glade packet (we'll just go over the directions today and will start the activity tomorrow):
NOTE:Limiting Factors TEST will be TUESDAY!
- Graph paper (all three investigation's graphs on one sheet)
NOTE:Limiting Factors TEST will be TUESDAY!
NOTE:Limiting Factors TEST will be TUESDAY!
Study guide:
NOTE:Limiting Factors TEST will be TOMORROW!
Study guide:
Check out these two videos learn about what happened on Easter Island with limiting factors (specifically natural resources):
Easter Island Video
Human Population Growth & Earth's Carrying Capacity worksheet:
Discuss these graphs and maps:
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3. Complete:
Follow the links to complete the assignments on the first page:
Complete these on your own and without notes, maps, etc. Then, check your work and correct.
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2. Finish population statistics websites 1-3 (from Session 26th's worksheet)
3. View the Miniature Earth video (4th website on worksheet)
4. Complete Human Population Mini-Assessment (on back of worksheet)
NOTE:Population TEST will be MONDAY (10/18)!
2. On Blackboard, complete the assignment in the Population Learning Target button:
- (Periods 1, 2 & 5) 05.02 The Industrial Revolution and Its Impact on Our Environment
- (Periods 3 & 4) Population of China Assignment
3. If time, complete the World's Carrying Capacity on the back of your pink Human Population Growth paper.NOTE:Population TEST will be MONDAY (10/18)!
NOTE:Population TEST will be MONDAY (10/18)!
Study guide for college prep classes:
Study guide for co-taught classes:
Check out the Population Zero Interactive!
Earth's Water Distribution Demonstration
Fill this out:
You will need to view this:
2. Finish your Point/Non-Point Source Water Pollution Graphic Organizer
3. View this Dead Zone video
4. Check out this slideshow about America's Fastest Growing Cities(found and recommended by a student!)